Invasive Species

Adult zebra mussels have recently been found in Glenn Cunningham Lake and have an expanding population on the Missouri River.  We need your assistance in containing these infestations. 

If your watercraft has been moored in one of these waterbodies this season, it is very likely that it has zebra mussel attached to the hull and/or motor.  This is a major concern, especially when watercrafts (including jet skis) are removed from one of these waterbodies and launched in another.  We do not want watercrafts launched into another waterbody if they have not been: a) Cleaned, b) Drained and Dried for at least 5 days or c) decontaminated.  Visit NEinvasives.com for more prevention information. 

In addition, absolutely no water from one of these waterbodies can leave the area, as it may contain young zebra mussels.  If the watercraft is going directly to storage and there are no plans to launch until next spring, this would allow sufficient time for the zebra mussels to die. 

Next spring it is advisable to thoroughly clean the watercraft and have the outboard motor inspected as zebra mussels could become attached in the water pump causing problems. 

WARNING: If you clean and/or drain your watercraft shortly after leaving the marina, do not allow water to run into a storm drain as you may be transferring zebra mussels to another body of water.

Decontamination Centers for You

Watercraft decontaminations are offered by the following businesses for a fee (other businesses may offer these services also):

Omaha Marine Center: (402) 339-9600

Victory Marine: (402) 721-1341

Valley Marine: (402) 359-5926

Questions

If you have any questions, contact one of the following Nebraska Game and Parks Commission staff:

Jeff Jackson

Southeast District Fisheries Supervisor

402-471-7647

Dave Tunink

Assistant Fisheries Division Administrator

402-471-5553

Thank you for your help in protecting our states waterbodies.